Valamir makes his way slowly toward the center of town. As he rests, still supporting the merchant by himself, he sees Immeral talking to Phillian a ways down the road. He even thinks he sees Phillian's ward, Mirna, standing between them.
[sblock=Osric] Aye, see that ye do, lad. Ye're a good son, and I know ye'll be safe about it. Osric's mother reaches out to smooth her son's beard and makes sure that he takes his backpack with him. The dwarf makes his way back toward town, encountering Immeral, Phillian, and the elf's odd human ward as he nears the edge of town.
OOC: Minor Quest--bring some worgsbane for Osric's mother. [/sblock]
[sblock=Penance] Without a glance back at his parents, the tiefling makes his way back toward the unconscious merchant, rounding a corner and coming across Phillian, Immeral and Phillian's ward, conversing in the middle of the street. [/sblock]
OOC: Okay, Mirna and Immeral are entering a skill challenge in an attempt to convince Phillian to let Mirna accompany the adventurers. This is a social skill challenge, so using diplomacy to convince him, bluff to make assurances (see Mirna's previous attempt) and knowledge of likely threats in the forest to disarm his concerns are good ways to win him over. Of course, you can come up with other ideas as well. Mirna can roll a bluff, and Immeral a diplomacy for your previous dialogue.
Others can join in the next round, if they so choose.
Phillian meets his ward's gaze, a bit of pride hiding behind his stern glare. He looks around at the other townsfolk, some of whom have stopped to watch the wizard and the demon-child. Clearly, Phillian is unhappy about having this conversation in front of others.